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Kji-Saqamaw Norman Sylliboy

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Sunday, July 28, 2019 marked the 277th year the Mi’kmaq congregated on a little island (Mniku) off Potlotek First Nation to honour their patron Saint, Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Sipekne’katik Powwow 2019

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Business, Culture

Strengthening Indigenous Tourism & Economy

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Tourism is a key contributor to the Atlantic Canadian economy. It generates new economic activities, creates good paying jobs for the middle class and diversifies Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Honouring Missing And Murdered Women

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Sometimes something touches your heart and gives you inspiration. That is what inspired Mi’kmaw artist Jordyn Gehue of Indian Brook Fist Nation. Jordyn created a Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Friendship Centre & MSVU To Launch New University Access Program

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Halifax – The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) are pleased to be launching a pilot of a new university access Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Seeking Volunteers For Saltmarsh Skills Building

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With the summer field season upon us, the Northumberland Strait Coastal Restoration Project is seeking volunteers to join them and gain new experiences and skills Continue Reading →

Culture, Youth

CMM Hosting Kejimkujik Youth Camp

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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq is excited for you to join us September 13th-15th for a fun and educational weekend at Kejimkujik National Park! Kejimkujik Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Wula Na Kinu: THIS IS WHO WE ARE

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As Mi’kmaq we have always said the Indian Act says who is an “Indian”, not who is Mi’kmaq. An important part of our nationhood and Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Funding To Help Preserve Indigenous Culture & Language

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Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative, which offers funding and digitization services to Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

Keith Henry Joins Launch Of New Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

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Federal government strengthens Indigenous tourism and creates middle class jobs Kanien’kehá:ka Nation (Montreal, QC) – On May 22, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Celebrating Equity, Diversity And Community Engagement

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The annual Equity and Community Building Awards were handed out yesterday It was everything you’d expect of an awards ceremony celebrating the bridge-builders of McGill. Continue Reading →

Culture, Youth

9th Annual Sipekne’katik Striped Bass Derby

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Rain the evening before may have dampened the grounds and river banks of the Stewiacke River but it certainly did not dampen the spirits of Continue Reading →